What to Know When Replacing Your Air Conditioner

06/06/2016

What to Know When Replacing Your Air Conditioner

An air conditioner replacement is a product that will be with you for the next 10-15 years. You want to make sure you’re catching the most out of your investment and we strive to help you along with that. Here are some pieces of knowledge you should have when the day comes for an air conditioner replacement.

Choosing the Properly Sized System

An inappropriately sized system may cost you in multiple ways, from purchase price to price of operation. You’ll want to have a professional come in and evaluate a load calculation on your space. Load calculations used to be made using an educated guess and were basically measured on a home’s square footage. Technology has come a long way and now, along with square footage, things such as: home foundation, window style and location, color of roofing, insulation and various other elements factor into a home’s load calculation.

Check for Duct Leakage and Damage

Your ducts are what dispense air throughout your home. If you’re buying a new system, you’ll want to be sure that new system is pushing air through quality ducts and you’re not losing efficiency through leaks. Leakage isn’t the only issue to be found in your ducts. If your ducts are not big enough, have kinks in them or have any obstructions -- those could cause your system to lack efficiency. Your system’s performance is altered greatly by how well your ducts can circulate your air.

Your Replacement System’s SEER Rating

SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings measure the talent of your AC system. A system with higher efficiency takes less energy to cool your home which means lower utility bills. The federally mandated SEER rating for new air conditioners is 13 or 14 depending your region, with a ratings reaching up to 25. Defining the proper rating for your home isn’t as obvious as picking the highest number. Some other things to take into account are the weather in your region, how often you’ll run your system and how long you’ll be residing in your household.

Our specialists can walk you through all of your inquiries regarding purchasing an air conditioner replacement. We understand a new system is a huge investment and we wish to help you make the leading decisions for the comfort of your home. If you are searching for a new system or have any questions or concerns regarding your home comfort give us a call at 954-562-0009 or schedule an appointment with us online.

About A2Z Air Inc

Lennox was created to offer some of the most dependable, reliable HVAC systems in the industry while providing great service and quality for customers. A2Z Air Inc in Boynton Beach is no different, with our on-going devotion to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the best at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always depend on us. Give us a call at 954-562-0009 or set up an appointment with us so we can help you achieve complete home comfort.